US EditionLawmakers split on Maryland's 'Second Look Act' that reduces prisoner sentences
- The Maryland House of Delegates passed House Bill 853, known as the Maryland Second Look Act, which allows some inmates to request reduced sentences.
- The ACLU is advocating for the Senate to pass the bill, which focuses on individuals incarcerated for over 20 years who were aged 18 to 25 at the time of their offense.
- Delegate Jheanelle Wilkins stated that judges would review cases based on criteria like behavior in prison and victim statements.
- Delegate Robin Grammer expressed concerns that inmates already have many opportunities for sentence modifications and emphasized the need to consider the impact on victims’ families.
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Lawmakers split on Maryland's 'Second Look Act' that reduces prisoner sentences
By Khiree Stewart Click here for updates on this story ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (WBAL) — The Maryland House of Delegates recently passed House Bill 853, also known as the Maryland Second Look Act. The ACLU is now pushing for the Senate to pass it. Maryland Del. Jheanelle Wilkins is a sponsor and said the act creates a process for judges to review the sentences of people incarcerated for more than 20 years. They must have been between 18 to 25 yea…
House grants final approval to Second Look Act, sends bill to the Senate
Del. Cheryl Pasteur (D-Baltimore County), left, listens to House Minority Whip Jesse Pippy (R-Frederick) explain why he doesn't support Pasteur's Second Look Act, which passed the House Monday on an 89-49 vote. (Photo by William J. Ford/Maryland Matters)The House voted 89-49 Monday to approve a bill that would let those incarcerated for 20 years or more petition a judge to have their sentences reduced. Passage of the bill, known as the Second Lo…
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